The Extent of Suicide-By-Cop Incidents Remains Unknown Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

The extent of suicide-by-cop incidents remains unknown because:

• A) there is a lack of a clear definition and established reporting procedures
• B) there have been no reported incidents of suicide by cop in recent years, so no data is being collected
• C) police departments reclassify these events as homicides.
• D) there is a lack of a clear definition and established reporting procedures, and there have been no reported incidents of suicide by cop in recent years, so no data is being collected

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Definitions:

Negative Thinking And Biases

Patterns of thought that involve pessimistic perceptions, expectations, or interpretations of oneself, others, and the world.

Challenge Automatic Thoughts

In cognitive therapy, this involves questioning and testing the reality of negative thoughts and assumptions.

Black-and-white Terms

Describing situations or thinking in absolute terms, without acknowledging the complexities or grey areas that may exist.

Automatic Thoughts

Numerous unpleasant thoughts that help to cause or maintain depression, anxiety, or other forms of psychological dysfunction.